Long overdue Update
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07-21-2008, 12:43 PM
Long overdue Update
Well its been a long time since I provided any update on my 56. It seems like the months/years just fly by at the moment and when I step back for a moment to take stock I just cant see where all the time went and how I managed to do so little. I think its probably something to do with my age...
Anyway, I know that there is a lot of interest in the Jaguar IFS and that a number of peole have gone down or are considering this route for the front end. Well, I didn't but I did use the Jag IRS for the rear. So those with a donor XJ or XJS might want to consider getting both axles. You can see how it looks from the pics below. I stripped down and rebuilt the rear axle and have used Air struts (Shockwaves) instead of the original coil overs.
I spent a bit of time polishing the rear diff cover and have bolted a few other polished bits here and there and I am pretty pleased with the result. There are still a few things to do, such as plumb in the air and the brakes, but the mechanicals are all there now.
I will hopefully have the chassis rolling in the next few weeks.
It's been up on stands for over 3 years now....
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Cheers
Lee
Anyway, I know that there is a lot of interest in the Jaguar IFS and that a number of peole have gone down or are considering this route for the front end. Well, I didn't but I did use the Jag IRS for the rear. So those with a donor XJ or XJS might want to consider getting both axles. You can see how it looks from the pics below. I stripped down and rebuilt the rear axle and have used Air struts (Shockwaves) instead of the original coil overs.
I spent a bit of time polishing the rear diff cover and have bolted a few other polished bits here and there and I am pretty pleased with the result. There are still a few things to do, such as plumb in the air and the brakes, but the mechanicals are all there now.
I will hopefully have the chassis rolling in the next few weeks.
It's been up on stands for over 3 years now....Cheers
Lee
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07-21-2008, 05:29 PM
Thanks for all the kind words guys. I will make a concerted effort to post more often and keep you informed of progress. I have given myself a new goal of getting it on the road by next summer.
I remember some of me very first posts talking to bobby and Randy and others and they all said what ever time you think it will take double or treble it. I remember thinking I knew better...it would be on the road in 18 months tops.
Ahh well we live and learn.. here I am 3 years later and hoping to get it done by next year.
Lee
I remember some of me very first posts talking to bobby and Randy and others and they all said what ever time you think it will take double or treble it. I remember thinking I knew better...it would be on the road in 18 months tops.
Ahh well we live and learn.. here I am 3 years later and hoping to get it done by next year.
Lee
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Thanks for all the kind words guys. I will make a concerted effort to post more often and keep you informed of progress. I have given myself a new goal of getting it on the road by next summer.
I remember some of me very first posts talking to bobby and Randy and others and they all said what ever time you think it will take double or treble it. I remember thinking I knew better...it would be on the road in 18 months tops.
Ahh well we live and learn.. here I am 3 years later and hoping to get it done by next year.
Lee
I remember some of me very first posts talking to bobby and Randy and others and they all said what ever time you think it will take double or treble it. I remember thinking I knew better...it would be on the road in 18 months tops.
Ahh well we live and learn.. here I am 3 years later and hoping to get it done by next year.
Lee
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